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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.35, 1,975.11 and 932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.35, 1,975.11 and 932.80 is: 1,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.35 : 1,975.11 = 932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.35/1,975.11 = 932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.35x = 1,975.11 × 932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.35x = 1,842,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,382.61/1,430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.06

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